Act I - tv script

Just chiming in ... The original post is obviously referring to half-hour TV format like on a sitcom.

The scenes are lettered A, B, C, etc., and do not start over with the second act.

It's interesting what Joan said about not using 'I' and 'O'. I had never heard that, but it makes some sense (for avoiding confusion of 'I' with scene 'One', and 'O' with scene 'Zero'!) But it still bothers the heck out of me that they would not be used. :b

There are some other formatting differences for this half-hour format, like double-spacing the dialogue. Check out the various formatting guides.

The BBC in the UK has some produced sitcom scripts online. They're here.

They also talk to producers, writers, etc. about their experience and advice. Even 'our' Bill Martell is on there (of course, he's listed as William Martell - this is the BBC).

--Nooz

There’s so much to read in the Bravo guidelines that I can’t accurately quote them, but I remember reading that script format will be graded. Why they would post a bad sample is beyond me, but I’m glad I know the right people on DD to get me the answers.
Thanks!!

Of course now when my husband brings up the dreaded question, “Lisa why didn’t you win this contest?” I won’t be able to tell him, “It must have been my format.”


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